Stephanie Cooper
Knoxville
Summary
Skilled paralegal specializing in litigation support and case management. Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive legal research and maintain organized case files, ready to enhance operational efficiency and client communication.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Schmidt Law Office
New Orleans, Louisiana
12.2023 - 01.2025
- Conducted legal research to support attorneys in case preparation.
- Organized and maintained case files for efficient information retrieval.
- Communicated with clients to gather information and provide updates.
- Coordinated client meetings and managed attorney schedules effectively.
- Utilized legal management software for document tracking and case management.
- Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
- Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
- Interviewed clients and obtained vital case information to support associates.
- Created spreadsheets to track case information and deadlines.
- Attended court proceedings to observe trials or hearings.
- Collaborated with attorneys in all stages of litigation process.
- Reduced workflow downtime by effectively organizing and managing client billing and case management files.
- Participated in mediation sessions by preparing necessary materials and taking notes during meetings.
- Assisted in drafting and reviewing legal correspondence, including letters, emails, and faxes.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research and analysis to support case preparation and litigation processes.
- Utilized legal software and databases for case management and legal research.
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Clark Law Office
Gulfport, Mississippi
01.2015 - 01.2024
- Personal Injury Paralegal.
- Intake, interviewing, conducted investigations, and discovery.
- Drafted legal documents, including pleadings and discovery requests for litigation cases.
- Assisted attorneys in trial preparation by organizing evidence and exhibits.
- Maintained case management software for accurate tracking of deadlines and documents.
- Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
- Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Interviewed clients and obtained vital case information to support associates.
- Drafted discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
- Created spreadsheets to track case information and deadlines.
- Attended court proceedings to observe trials or hearings.
- Collaborated with attorneys in all stages of litigation process.
- Participated in mediation sessions by preparing necessary materials and taking notes during meetings.
- Produced well-researched and articulate legal briefs, pleadings and statements.
- Communicated with witnesses regarding deposition scheduling.
Paralegal/Litigation Legal Assistant
Vaughan, Duffey and Strange-Boston
Knoxville, Tennessee
- Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Transcribing dictation
- Drafting Legal Documents.
- Maintained contract database with relevant information for categorization and easy access.
- Managed case files and documentation, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Reviewed and summarized depositions, transcripts, and other legal documents for attorney review.
- Assisted in drafting and reviewing legal correspondence, including letters, emails, and faxes.
- Utilized legal software and databases for case management and legal research.
Skills
- Legal research
- Case management
- Client communication
- Litigation support
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Calendar management
- Legal research skills
- Client intake procedures
- Calendar oversight
- Evidence analysis
- Records management
- Attorney support
- Document filing
- Deposition scheduling
- Witness interviewing
Timeline
Paralegal
Schmidt Law Office
12.2023 - 01.2025
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Clark Law Office
01.2015 - 01.2024
Paralegal/Litigation Legal Assistant
Vaughan, Duffey and Strange-Boston